SimpleTheater
07-11-07, 01:36 PM
Knoll just announced their first 1080P projector. No release date, but the specs look fantastic! Knoll usually rebadges Infocus projectors, but I'm not sure about this unit. Pre-calibrated to D65k is a huge bonus. List price around $7,500.
HDP420
# 1080p DarkChip3™ DLP® from Texas Instruments® gives is unsurpassed in its ability to deliver deep black levels, pure whites and subtle grayscale details.
# Internal iris, adjustable from the remote control can be set for optimized day and optimized night viewing with the touch of a button.
# Native 4000:1 contrast ratio can be boosted to 12,000:1 using the internal iris control.
# Pixelworks™ DNX™ 10 bit video-processing technology delivers lifelike pictures every time.
# 1500 ANSI lumen video optimized brightness. Brighter than any cinema screen! Our brightest projector ever.
# Future proof with HDMI 1.3 which includes Deep Color™ support with more than 1 billion colors and Brilliant Color™ for the smoothest picture ever.
# Built in scaling support for 2.35:1 aspect ratios for a true Cinemascope image (requires anamorphic lens, available separately).
# Factory calibrated to 6500° (D65) and color balance for a true cinema experience.
http://knollsystems.com/prod-hdp420-features.html
HDP420
# 1080p DarkChip3™ DLP® from Texas Instruments® gives is unsurpassed in its ability to deliver deep black levels, pure whites and subtle grayscale details.
# Internal iris, adjustable from the remote control can be set for optimized day and optimized night viewing with the touch of a button.
# Native 4000:1 contrast ratio can be boosted to 12,000:1 using the internal iris control.
# Pixelworks™ DNX™ 10 bit video-processing technology delivers lifelike pictures every time.
# 1500 ANSI lumen video optimized brightness. Brighter than any cinema screen! Our brightest projector ever.
# Future proof with HDMI 1.3 which includes Deep Color™ support with more than 1 billion colors and Brilliant Color™ for the smoothest picture ever.
# Built in scaling support for 2.35:1 aspect ratios for a true Cinemascope image (requires anamorphic lens, available separately).
# Factory calibrated to 6500° (D65) and color balance for a true cinema experience.
http://knollsystems.com/prod-hdp420-features.html